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Charles was arrested last April for a road rage incident. He won't count against the Week 1 roster if he makes the team. 24-year-old Charles is competing for a role behind Josh Hill and Ben Watson. Jul 31 - 5:24 PM

Charles, the 116th overall pick in the 2012 draft by the Bengals, is still just 23 years old. He never found a role in Cincinnati, as the coaching staff couldn't decide whether to use Charles at tight end, fullback, or H-back. In Tennessee, he can develop under two former NFL tight ends in coach Ken Whisenhunt and TEs coach Mike Mularkey. Charles was a first-team All-SEC pick in 2011. Wed, Sep 3, 2014 12:33:00 AM

Bengals waived FB Orson Charles.

The Bengals are very high on Ryan Hewitt, who has experience in the power running game Hue Jackson has installed. Charles, an H-back type, will appeal to teams thanks to his versatility. Sat, Aug 30, 2014 02:26:00 PM

Updating a previous item, Bengals FB Orson Charles allegedly brandished a firearm while driving down the highway in Kentucky on Monday night.

Charles was arrested on first-degree wanton endangerment charges and is currently awaiting arraignment. A complaint was called in by another driver after Charles had a fit of road rage that saw the Bengals' H-back brandish a firearm several times and cut the aforementioned driver off on the interstate. Charles was booked for DUI prior to the 2012 draft. Tue, Apr 1, 2014 11:33:00 AM